President Who Was a Master of Chess!

FACT: The 14th U.S. President, Franklin Pierce, was known to be an exceptional chess player and often challenged visitors to games.

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FACT: Pierce was the youngest president to take office at the time, at just 48 years old.

President Who Could Speak 12 Languages!!

FACT: U.S. President John Quincy Adams, the 6th president, could fluently speak 12 different languages, including French, German, and Dutch.

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FACT: Adams was also the first president to be photographed while in office. 

U.S. President Who Played the Violin Like a Pro!

FACT: The 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln, was a skilled violinist, often playing for relaxation during his time in office.

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FACT: Lincoln is the only U.S. President to have served in the military during the Black Hawk War.

3 Facts about U.S Presidents

      3 Facts about U.S Presidents

• More presidents born in the state of Virginia than any other states!

• So far, no president has been an only Child!

• All U.S presidents have worn glasses; probably some of them didn't choose to wear in public

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ONE day U.S President!

One Day President In U.S History

David Rice Atchison was the only one president in U.S history who served the nation for only ONE day, Yes! That's right only 1 day, not for 4 years or 8 years.

                                                           

Source: Parrish, William E. David Rice Atchison of Missouri: Border Politician. Columbia: University of Missouri Press, 1961.

The Shortest U.S President

James Madison was the shortest president in the history of U.S presidency. Here's a very brief description of James Madison: 

•  He was only 5"4  

• James Madison (1751-1836) from Virginia, was founding father of the United States and the 4th American president.  

• He served in the office from 1809 - 1817 

• An Advocate for a strong federal government. 

• He composed the first drafts of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights and earned the nickname " Father of the Constitution

Source: “James Madison.” 2013. The History Channel website. Jun 22 2013, 3:37 http://www.history.com/topics/james-madison